Waterfalls near Akron, OH
18 waterfalls within 75 miles · 18 with detail pages · 8 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Akron, sorted by how far they are. Distances are straight-line; drive times assume average highway-plus-local routes (typically 30% longer than the straight-line miles). For trip planning, treat them as a starting point and verify the actual route in Google Maps.
Always check current access, parking, and seasonal closures with the relevant land manager — state parks, the National Park Service, or the local ranger district — before heading out. Several of these falls are seasonal and may run dry in mid-to-late summer.
Closest waterfalls to Akron
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Akron
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Crystal Falls | — | 3 mi | ~5 min |
| Mud Brook Falls | — | 5 mi | ~10 min |
| Tip Top Falls | — | 7 mi | ~10 min |
| Blue Hen Falls | — | 13 mi | ~20 min |
| Buttermilk Falls | — | 13 mi | ~20 min |
| Brandywine Falls | — | 14 mi | ~25 min |
| Crown Hill Falls | — | 16 mi | ~30 min |
| Canyon Falls | — | 16 mi | ~30 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Falls | — | 29 mi | ~50 min |
| Minnehaha Falls | — | 30 mi | ~50 min |
| Cascade Falls | — | 30 mi | ~50 min |
| Sugar Creek Falls (historical) | — | 31 mi | ~55 min |
| Lower Cascade Falls | — | 43 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Upper Cascade Falls | — | 43 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Lanterman's Falls | 23 ft | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lyons Falls | — | 53 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Big Lyons Falls | — | 53 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Hemlock Falls | — | 55 mi | ~1.6 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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